Types of Emergency Situations

Which of the following describes a declared pandemic?

A rapid spread of a virulent disease through a large geographical area

Which of the following is an example of the difference between emergency preparedness and emergency response?

Providing first aid at a crash scene is an emergency response; properly treating slick roads is emergency preparedness

Which of the following statements explains why loss of power is a primary concern for pharmacy technician and patients during a disaster?

Loss of power can cause new emergencies, the loss of medication, and an inability to use medical devices

Which of the following should be a consideration when preparing an emergency plan for acts of terrorism?

Mass casualties can be involved

Which of the following can be affected by a patient's stress level following a disaster?

Medication adherence

Which of the following is an example of a human-made disaster?

Nuclear explosion

Which of the following items should a pharmacy include when delivering medical equipment to a patient immediately after a natural disaster?

Batteries

Which of the following steps should health care providers take immediately following a disaster?

Deliver necessary supplies and equipment to patients who have chronic illnesses

Which of the following conditions is present in all types of disasters?

Psychological stress

Which of the following types of supplies is important to have on hand when addressing a highway safety emergency?

Supplies for fractures, burns, and crash injuries